Organizes and hold activities that assist in the provision of clothing to those in need. We request the donation of clean, gently used garments.  Activities include:
 
Clothing Drive:  Collection of seasonal clothing items each quarter that will serve specific community agencies who distribute them to the needy.  Contact  Eileen Cheng at MsEBCheng@aol.com for information.
 
Winter Coat Drive:  Collection of warm coats, jackets and heavy sweaters as well as hats and gloves to be distributed during the Thanksgiving Day Dinner at our Twin Parish, St. Martin of Tours, in Washington, DC.  Contact Eileen Cheng at MsEBCheng@verizon.net for information.

 

Labor of Love:  Contact: Mitzi Sereno at Mitzisereno@comcast.net .
 
 
ALTERNATIVE DONATION SITES FOR CLOTHING
 
The following sites have been identified as a reference for locations to take clothing items you would like to donate to those in need.  These organizations would gladly accept your items when you are ready to donate but it is  between times of a Parish Clothing Drive.   Due to extremely limited storage space, kindly donate your items to one of these locations if you have missed one of our scheduled clothing drives.            
 
 
Interfaith Clothing Center  (clothing, small house ware items, toys and children's books)
751 Twinbrook Parkway (former Broom Middle School), Rockville, MD  Call for hours.
301-424-3796
 
Suited for Change  (collections of nearly new women's professional attire on hangers including suits, dresses, blazers, dress pants, skirts, jewelry, shoes, scarves, purses, and brief cases)
1010 Vermont Avenue, Suite 900 Washington DC
202-293-0351  www.suitedforchange.org
 
Birthright International  (maternity, baby and children’s sizes 3, 4 & 5 and girls 7 & 8)
12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
301-946-3339
 
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless  (men's clothing)
Call for directions
301-217-0314
 
Rainbow Place for Women  (sweat suits, nightgowns, caps, mittens, scarves, and more)
Rockville Presbyterian Church
215 W Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD
301-762-3363
 
Stepping Stones Shelter  (call to check what is needed, coordinate drop off and get directions)
Rockville, MD
301-251-0567 ext. 111 (ask for Liz) or visit  www.steppingstonesshelter.org/Donations.html

Planet Aid Donation Boxes
Although the collected clothing and shoes are resold, proceeds are given to programs to promote sustainable development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  Go to  www.planetaid.org for additional information on this organization and to find the nearest bin near you.   

Solid Waste Transfer Station
Do not throw you old clothing in the garbage can!  Montgomery County will recycle old clothing and textiles.  The Solid Waste Transfer Station is located at:
16101 Frederick Road
Derwood, MD  20855
Call for hours the station is open  (240) 777-6560
 
 

Please remember the dignity of the individuals receiving your donations.  Kindly donate items in good condition which have been properly laundered.
                                                                                                                                                                                       Thank you!           
 
St. Raphael Social Responsibility & Outreach Committee Clothing Subcommittee